Despite the media headlines warning that toast could give you cancer, there is no need for fear if you take some precautions.
Healthy Living
Environment, not genetics, to blame for tooth decay
A comprehensive twin study suggests that environmental factors like diet and fluoride play a much more significant role in whether you get cavities, than genetics.
Step your way out of hospital
Researchers look at what simple lifestyle changes can lead to fewer days in hospital for older adults.
A hearty reason to kick the booze
Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.
Eating blueberries to lower blood pressure
Blue is the new black when it comes to studying the health benefits of fruits like blueberries.
Is there a link between red meat and heart disease?
Recent research shows that when it comes to the risk of heart disease and people who eat a diet high in red meat have triple the levels of a blood chemical linked to heart disease.
Can you reduce the age of your brain?
The research is in and it’s good news. Older people who do aerobic exercise weekly can improve their cognition and reduce their ‘brain-age.’
How often should you go to the dentist?
A study looks at whether a regular scale and polish at the dentist was linked to better gum health
How much is too much TV?
Research shows that lengthy TV viewing is linked to cognitive decline, and people who watched more than 3.5 hours a day saw a decline in their verbal memory skills.
Drilling down on alcohol and heart disease
Researchers look at the association between different levels of alcohol consumption and different types of heart events.